African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#428

428. Does Jesus Care?

1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song;
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain:
O, yes, He cares - I know He cares!
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares, He cares.

2 Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near? [Refrain]

3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain]

4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks —
Is it aught to Him? Does He see? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
• Title: Does Jesus Care?
• Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919
• Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares—I know He cares!
• Meter: 9 8 10 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 5:7
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy

Tune Information

• Name: MY SAVIOR CARES
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall, 1866-1930
• Meter: 9 8 10 8 with refrain
• Key: C Major